Near Bridle Trails State Park - Outer Loop
A set of trails which are surrounded on all sides by a thick forest of trees awaits day hikers at Bridle Trails.
Near Bridle Trails State Park - Outer Loop
First round of flowers are completing their bloom cycle.
Near Bridle Trails State Park - Outer Loop
Early spring has a few plants starting to open up.
Near Bridle Trails State Park - Outer Loop
Colder weather is starting to wither the berries.
Near Bridle Trails State Park - Outer Loop
Neighborhoods around Bridle Trails also add to the scenery when you take the Bridle Crest Trail to the park

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Bridle Trails State Park - Outer Loop

4.0 (21 Ratings)
A great loop around Bridle Trails State Park, with rolling hills and green forests.
4.5
mi
Distance
222
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.5mi
Distance
222ft
Elevation Gain
222ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
547ft
High Point
393ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This loop begins at the main facilities near the car park. It starts on the Raven Trail for 0.75 miles. Hiking clockwise is recommended to see trail markers. The Raven Trail is an easy trail with good markings. From the Raven Trail, take the Raven to Coyote Connector to continue onto the Coyote Trail.The Coyote Trail rolls steadily up and down, winding through dense, green woods. As the trail skirts the edge of the park, you can see some homes through the woods, but you'll still enjoy a peaceful section through large and stately trees. There are a variety of connecting trails throughout this portion, but most are singletrack so it is easy to stay on the wider, more well-maintained, Coyote Trail. From the Coyote Trail, you'll continue onto several unnamed trail that hug the eastern edge of the park. Just keep heading south along the edge of the park until the trails rejoin the Coyote Trail about 3 miles in. From here, follow it to the main trailhead where the Raven, Coyote and Trillium trails all intersect.

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Contributors
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